Peter Heinrichs Bent Sandblast Apple 9mm Filter Estate Pipe, London

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. IDENTIFICATION This is a Peter Heinrichs bent apple in sandblast finish, crafted in London, England during the mid-to-late 20th century. The pipe features a classic apple bowl shape with a graceful downward bend, finished in aggressive sandblast texture. Marked "MADE IN LONDON ENGLAND" with maker attribution, this represents a solid example of English estate pipe craftsmanship from a respected regional maker. HISTORICAL CONTEXT Peter Heinrichs was an English pipe maker based in London, producing quality briar pipes for the European market during the post-war decades. While less internationally recognized than Dunhill or Peterson, Heinrichs pipes are respected among collectors for consistent construction and honest materials. The London-made designation places this pipe within Britain's rich pipemaking tradition, though specific founding dates and production spans require further archival confirmation. GRADING & MARKS - Stamping: "PETER HEINRICHS" and "MADE IN LONDON ENGLAND" impressed into shank - Finish Grade: Sandblast (coarse texture treatment) - Country Marking: "ENGLAND" - No filter markings visible; accepts 9mm replacement filters - Vulcanite stem (period-appropriate material) SHAPE ANALYSIS Classic apple shape with pronounced downward bend from bowl to shank junction. The bowl exhibits traditional apple geometry - rounded sides with gentle shoulder definition. Shank follows the bend line smoothly, terminating in vulcanite stem with saddle-style button. BRIAR & FINISH Sandblast finish creates uniform texture across entire bowl exterior, typical of mid-century English production methods. Finish masks grain variation, providing visual consistency and practical surface protection. Interior briar appears sound with no visible cracks or structural compromise. CONDITION REPORT Overall Grade: Excellent. Presmoked with minimal signs of use. Rim shows no charring or damage. Chamber interior clean with original finish intact. Vulcanite stem displays natural age patina but no cracks, fractures, or heavy oxidation. No fills, repairs, or restoration detected. This pipe is ready for immediate smoking use. DIMENSIONS - Overall Length: 5.8 in. / 145 mm - Bowl Height: 1.8 in. / 45 mm - Chamber Depth: 1.6 in. / 40 mm - Chamber Diameter: 0.81 in. / 20.57 mm - Outside Diameter: 1.1 in. / 45 mm (approx) - Weight: 1.60 oz. / 45.36 g - Filter: 9mm replacement compatible Ships directly from Faridunhill archive with professional sanitation and worldwide shipping. SKU: SKU-015